Salomon Men's Quest 4D Gore-Tex

Really comfy
I bought these boots after looking for a few months trying to get the right boot, I wanted something sturdy but comfy. I have tried Karrimor, barely lasted a year and Berghaus which were pretty good but took ages to break in. I have used my Salomon's 5 times now with no need to break them in, they are so comfy yet they have great ankle and foot support. They are on the pricey side but definitely worth the money.
29 October 2014

Fantastic Lightweight Boot
I purchased these boots a couple of weeks ago after many positive reviews. Having previously owned a pair of Meindl's which had split after only a couple of uses, I needed a new pair of lightweight and durable boots for a trip to Snowdonia.
I unfortunately didn't have time to "bed" these boots in prior to my trip, but it turned out not to be a problem. I have quite narrow feet and the boots fitted perfectly, like a walking slipper if you will. I threw everything at them, walking up Snowdon in the driving rain, and scrambling up Tryfan, but they worked perfectly. Out of all my co-hikers I was the only one not to get blisters, and I would put this largely down to the boots. I would highly recommend them to anyone who is a serious hiker.
19 October 2014

Comfortable and light hiking boots straight out of the box - so good I bought two pairs!
These are great boots for all year round all terrain hiking. They are a great fit for my narrow heeled feet and no blisters ever even after a full-on two weeks of hiking in the Italian Dolomites or walking the Coast to Coast . Also, I am on my third pair having used them or their earlier models for the last four years. As a guide told me once - "if you find a pair of boots that your feet love, best that you buy two pairs so that if the manufacturer stops making them you aren't left with the pain of finding replacements". The only problem I have had with my old boots is that the gore-tex lining did not appear to cope well with bouts of torrential rain. So, if you intend to use them in persistently wet conditions, these boots may not be for you - personally, I am willing to put up with this in favour of the significant upside (perhaps the issue has been resolved :-) ). Alternatively, buy the boots and, if needs be and the boots wet-through, ask the excellent and helpful staff at Snow and Rock to see if they can get replacements for you from Salomon!
08 October 2014

Waterproof and good quality but uncomfortable on leg.
This is a good product for walking. I have recently walked up Snowdon and Cadir Idiris and would recommend them for waterproofness and very sturdy. However it irritated my legs if done up tight, so had to have them slightly loose.
18 August 2014

An excellent durable tough but llight weight boot suited for all terrain.
I'm a mountaineer over 15 years now, I am very fond of these boots, I have used them in the Himalaya, South Asia and in the European hills,
They are very sturdy yet light & well balanced with excellent foot and ankle support.
Impact shock is very low and they grip rock and earth well giving me confidence, comfort and quality when I'm going long distances or even short walks over bog, rocks, scree, sand and even short stints on glacial ice if required.
In one adventure I did the full 4 week Everest base camp trek in these boots crossing the icey Chola pass. I recommend them to anyone serious about pure quality while trekking or climbing.
Regards, David
28 July 2014

Fit for purpose and comfort even when the going got tough!
I was looking for a light, sturdy and supportive pair of boots to wear on the Tour Mont Blanc. The weather can be unpredictable in the high Alps and so it proved this July with lots of rain and slippery trails.
My feet stayed dry and the grip was excellent and I wore them straight from the box.
I combined them with my existing in soles and had no feet problems over the 170K.
I'm not too surprised as I've used a pair of trail shoes from the same company for many years.
I'd recommend them them for comfort, lightness and durability.
17 July 2014

Durable, comfortable and comparatively light weight
These are excellent boots and a great improvement on my previous pair. I wore them continuously for 8 days hiking on quite rough terrain with very little wearing in and had no discomfort whatsoever.
I often suffer from runners knee but again experienced no pain when using these boots, I added some Supetfeet insoles and this has proved a great combination.
30 June 2014

The Salomon Men's Quest 4D GTX is an extra light backpacking boot that provides stability and comfort by using Salomon's most advanced Trail Running technologies.

Features

Upper material: Durable and waterproof split suede leather

GORE-TEX? Performance Comfort Footwear membrane

4D Advanced Chassis

Waterproof bootie construction

OrthoLite? sockliner

Moulded EVA midsole

Non-marking Contagrip? outsole

Heel foam

Gusseted tongue

Protective rubber toe cap

Protective rubber heel cap

Glossary

GORE-TEX? Performance Comfort Footwear lining:

A membrane/lining that offers durable waterproof protection and is moderately insulated for changing conditions. It provides the optimal combination of breathability and insulation to keep feet warm and dry, even in unexpected weather.

The combination of OrthoLite foam and an EVA heel cup provides better heel support and creates a cooler, drier, better cushioned and healthier environment for feet. It will not break down or lose its effectiveness over time.

Non-marking Contagrip? outsole:

Durable, abrasion-resistant rubber gives grip on all terrain types. Different variations are used to ensure that the right rubber is in the right place for the right activity.